Died in jail or a lockupUnder 18

Name not reported

15 years old · died August 20, 1899 · Alabama

A 15-year-old boy, the son of Peter Louin, was held at a jail in Alabama. On August 20, 1899, a mob of masked men took him from the jail and lynched him. The Superior Times reported the killing on August 26, 1899.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched

Reported by: news reports.

Source

The Superior Times, August 26, 1899, page 1 The Superior Times, August 26, 1899

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